Title Contenders

► Subscribe to Sky Sports Premier League: https://bit.ly/SubscribeSkySportsPL ► Watch Sky Sports: https://bit.ly/BuySkySports Its time for another episode of Beefed Up, brought to you by Uber Eats. On today's episode Specs Gonzalez will referee a contest between Man City's Luke Stanley and Arsenal's Robbie Lyle, before the two title contenders massive clash this Sunday at the Etihad. On this week's show they'll be debating; does it matter how you win the Premier League title? With Arteta's side often criticised for their set piece dominant football. Next they'll be creating a combined XI between Pep Guardiola's 2017/18 Centurion side and Arsene Wenger's Invincibles before finally debating which of the two legendary managers will leave the GREATEST Premier League legacy. Enjoy the episode? Remember to like it, leave a comment and subscribe for more great content! TIMECODES 00:00 Does it matter how you win the Premier League? 04:48 How many of City's Centurions get into Arsenal's Invincibles? 13:53 Who will leave the greater Premier League legacy; Arsene Wenger or Pep Guardiola? #football #premierleague #arsenal #mancity ► Premier League highlights: https://bit.ly/PLHighlights2526 ► MNF, FNF, SNF & Super Sunday analysis: https://bit.ly/SkyMatchAnalysis ► Gary Neville Podcast: https://bit.ly/GaryNevillePodcast ► Saturday Social: https://bit.ly/SkySaturdaySocial ► Buy this season’s shirts: https://bit.ly/SkySportsShop More from Sky Sports on YouTube: ► Sky Sports: http://bit.ly/SkySportsSub ► Sky Sports Boxing: http://bit.ly/SSBoxingSub ► Sky Sports Cricket: http://bit.ly/SubscribeSkyCricket ► Sky Sports Darts: https://bit.ly/SubSkySportsDarts ► Sky Sports Football: http://bit.ly/SSFootballSub ► Sky Sports F1: http://bit.ly/SubscribeSkyF1 ► Sky Sports Golf: https://bit.ly/SubscribeSkySportsGolf ► Sky Sports News: http://bit.ly/SkySportsNewsSub ► Sky Sports Retro: http://bit.ly/SkySportsRetroSub ► Sky Sports WSL: https://bit.ly/SubscribeSkySportsWSL ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkySportsFootball ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skysportsfootball ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skysportsfootball ► X: https://x.com/SkySportsPL ► Website: https://www.skysports.com ► To enquire about licensing Sky Sports content, you can find out more here: https://www.skysports.com/more-sports/news/31754/11434270/license-sky-sports-footage

When Gary Neville speaks about Manchester United, it’s usually worth grabbing some popcorn. While United have spent absolute fortunes trying to recapture their Sir Alex Ferguson-era glory, Neville recently pinpointed exactly where the recruitment strategy fell short. According to him, the absolute golden tickets to transforming United back into genuine Premier League title contenders were […] The post ‘He’s a Manchester United player’ – Neville believes Man United should have signed Arsenal star appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Paul Merson has rated Man Utd's chances of winning the Premier League next season following their impressive revival under Michael Carrick.

In K League 2 this weekend, there's a clash of two title contenders when Busan IPark host Daegu FC, Paju Frontier will look to build on their first-ever K League win when taking on Jeonnam Dragons, while Cheonan City, with Bruno Lamas leading the charge, will look to get their first win of the season, in what is the pick of the 2026 K League 2 Round 4 action. Match of the Round In-form Busan and Daegu set for unbeaten showdown Round 4 in K League 2 sees two of the early pace-setters go head-to-head as Busan IPark take on Daegu FC. Daegu have made a flying start with three straight wins, while Busan are also unbeaten with two victories and a draw as they look to establish themselves among the promotion contenders. With both sides showing plenty of attacking quality, this one could turn into an open, high-scoring encounter. Busan have undergone a tactical shift this season, with head coach Jo Sung-hwan moving away from a back three in favour of a four-man defence to add greater attacking impetus. New signings Cristian Renato and Gabriel Honório have settled quickly, while Baek Ga-on and Kim Chan have also stepped up. Busan have scored three goals in every game bar their opening match against Seongnam, including an impressive 3-2 win over fellow promotion hopefuls Seoul E-Land last time out. Defensive frailties remain a concern, however, with goals conceded in every game so far. Daegu, meanwhile, have scored eight goals in their opening three matches, second only to Suwon FC in the league. While Busan’s improvement has come through tactical change, Daegu have relied on physical presence and attacking depth. They underlined that strength with a 3-2 win over Chungnam Asan in Round 3 despite the absence of key man Cesinha. New recruit Marcus Dackers made a promising debut, Matheus Serafim has provided another attacking threat, and experienced forward Edgar Bruno continues to make an impact from the bench. The two sides have not met since 2020, when they were both competing in K League 1. Now reunited in the second tier with the shared objective of promotion, this clash promises to be a compelling battle between two attack-minded teams. Busan host Daegu at Gudeok Stadium on Sunday, 22 March, kick-off at 2 PM. Team of the Round Historic first win-earning Paju Frontier Paju Frontier claimed their first-ever professional victory with a 2-1 win over Ansan Greeners in Round 3, bouncing back after opening the season with back-to-back defeats. Despite those losses, their performances had already caught the eye. They pushed Chungnam Asan close in a 3-2 defeat on the opening day and followed that with a narrow 1-0 loss to title contenders Suwon Bluewings. Organisation has been key to Paju’s early promise. Almost the entire squad has been rebuilt from their K3 League days, yet they have quickly developed a strong team structure. Against Ansan, they also showed attacking intent, with centre-back Hong Jeong-un deployed in midfield and wide players Yoo Jae-jun and Lee Jun-seok providing energy on the flanks. Although they conceded a penalty, goalkeeper Kim Min-seung produced a crucial save that proved decisive. New signing Borja Bastón also impressed on his debut, registering six shots and scoring from the spot. Paju now look to build on that result when they host Jeonnam. Their first-ever meeting takes place on Saturday, 21 March, kick-off at 2 PM. Player of the Round Lamas leads the way for Cheonan Cheonan City are still searching for their first win of the season after two draws and a defeat, but there were positives to take from the 2-2 draw with Hwaseong FC, chief among them the performance of Bruno Lamas. The Brazilian attacking midfielder, who previously played for Daegu FC and Busan IPark, joined Cheonan this season and has quickly adapted despite arriving late during pre-season. Having worked under head coach Park Jin-sub at Busan, he has slotted seamlessly into Cheonan's system. In 2023, he recorded 12 goals and eight assists in 35 appearances, helping Busan to a second-place finish. He has carried that form into the new campaign, scoring in the opening game against Yongin FC and then netting twice against Hwaseong. His first came from the penalty spot just before half-time, while his second was a superb late free-kick, picking out the corner after spotting the goalkeeper off his line. Cheonan now host Seoul E-Land as they look to secure their first win. Kick-off is at 4:30 PM on Saturday, 21 March, at Cheonan Sports Complex. 2026 K League 2 Round 4 Fixtures Saturday 21st March Seongnam FC vs. Chungnam Asan - 14:00 Paju Frontier vs. Jeonnam Dragons - 14:00 Gimhae FC 2008 vs. Suwon Samsung Bluewings - 14:00 Chungbuk Cheongju vs. Ansan Greeners - 16:30 Cheonan City vs. Seoul E-Land - 16:30 Sunday 22nd March BusanIPark vs. Daegu FC - 14:00 Hwaseong FC vs. Yongin FC - 14:00 Gyeongnam FC vs. Gimpo FC - 16:30 Where to Watch Watch all matches live on TV.KLeague.com. Via K League press release

A loss at home and three red cards, will Xabi Alonso even make it to the end of the week? Reports in Spain suggest he could be out the door if Real Madrid don’t beat Manchester City in the Champions League. Can he turn things around for Los Blancos? After Ferran Torres’ hat-trick vs Real Betis, who is Barcelona’s first choice Number 9? Gary & Alex also break down Villarreal’s impressive six-game winning streak in La Liga and discuss whether the Yellow Submarine are genuine title contenders Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at: therestisfootball.com https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dharmesh Sheth is joined by Mark Ogden, Jason Burt and debutant Charlie Eccleshare to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We begin with crisis-hit Liverpool. Their defeat to Forest at Anfield marked a sixth loss in seven matches, but is it too harsh for Mark to suggest that Arne Slot’s side is on track to become the worst defending champions in Premier League history? Attention then shifts to the Ashes, where we’re joined by Martin Samuel, reporting on an extraordinary opening two days in Perth. Following a chaotic and crushing defeat for England in the first Test — driven by a blistering century from Travis Head — Martin raises serious questions about England’s preparation and their batting order. We then turn to Manchester City, who suffered a 2–1 defeat at Newcastle, undone by a Harvey Barnes double. With a fourth league loss already this season, is Pep Guardiola’s side showing signs of vulnerability? And to what extent has Rodri’s absence contributed to their struggles? Next, we turn to F1 news, and the Las Vegas Grand Prix, where both McLaren cars were disqualified, costing Lando Norris his second-place finish and the 18 points that came with it. With only two events remaining, how will this reshape the picture? We then turn to Chelsea, who moved into second place with a 2–0 win at Burnley’s Turf Moor. Mark is surprised to see them so high in the table — but is he right to argue that they still don’t look like genuine title contenders? Finally, Adam Collins returns — in good spirits — to analyse England’s predictability in the Ashes first Test and their total collapse in the second innings. Will the challenge only intensify in ten days’ time as we head to Brisbane for a pink-ball Test? Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplement You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sunday Supplement". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: [email protected]

In Gary Neville's first podcast of the new 2025/26 season, he reacts to Arsenal's 1-0 win against Man Utd at Old Trafford. He lauds the performance of a new Man City signing after their resounding 4-0 win against Wolves. Neville is adamant that Ruben Amorim needs to sign a new goalkeeper in the summer transfer window. He backs one team to beat the drop by stating they demonstrated the qualities to achieve Premier League survival in their first match of the season. Neville also believes there are three teams that all have genuine cases to be Premier League title contenders this season. The Gary Neville Podcast is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-gary-neville-podcast You can listen to The Gary Neville Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play The Gary Neville Podcast". Watch every episode of The Gary Neville Podcast on YouTube here: The Gary Neville Podcast on YouTube For all the latest Premier League news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Robbie Earle and special guest host Danny Higginbotham discuss the first two months of the season, including what's going on at Manchester United, who is a true title contender, and who will be fighting off relegation.

After beating Man City on Wednesday night, Aston Villa backed that up against Arsenal on Saturday, seeing off Mikel Arteta's side 1-0 at Villa Park. Having won 15 games in a row at home, Unai Emery has now taken Villa to within two points of the Premier League summit. So what is possible for Aston Villa this season and should they be considered title contenders? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Football Correspondent David Ornstein, Aston Villa writer Jacob Tanswell and Data Writer Thom Harris to discuss Villa's remarkable transformation under Emery. Produced by Guy Clarke Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead *** • Make time to chill this holiday season and reach for the beer that’s Made to Chill. Get Coors Light delivered straight to your door with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/athleticfootball • This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ATHLETICFOOTBALLand get on your way to being your best self Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last night, Tottenham went two points clear at the top of the Premier League, thanks to goals from Maddison and captain, Son Heung-min. Michael Bailey is joined by Charlie Eccleshare and Adam Crafton to discuss whether Spurs are title contenders or if their incredible early season form is unsustainable? Plus, Liam Tharme shares his thoughts on how Son has adapted to the No.9 role and filled the goals void left by Kane, and the panel ask whether Ange Postecoglou deserves more respect? Produced by Jay Beale and Mike Stavrou Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jay and Ronaldo speak with Henry Winter of The Times about United's season so far, and whether or not they are true title contenders! To get 20% off Manscaped products + Free shipping use code HOWSON20 at checkout. Head over to https://www.manscaped.com to shop all of their current products including the Lawnmower 3.0! #AD Stretford Paddock has content out EVERY DAY, make sure you’re subscribed for your Man United fix! - https://bit.ly/DEVILSsub 📱 Follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StretfordPaddck 📷 And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stretfordpaddck/ 🎙️ Listen to Our Podcast: https://podfollow.com/stretfordpaddock/ 👕 Merchandise: https://stretfordpaddock.bigcartel.com Go ahead and subscribe to get all of the latest Man United news, academy updates, transfer news, Manchester United fan reactions, podcasts, top 5’s on all things Man Utd, live watchalongs of Premier League, Champions League and Europa League, Highlights, Review and Analysis. Stretford Paddock began in 2019, but in July 2020 merged with Full Time Devils - the original and best Man United YouTube fan channel - which is why you may see old videos from FTD on this channel, but it’s still the same place to get all the MUFC content you know and love, from Howson, McKola, Jay Motty, Joe, and the gang! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robbie Earle & Robbie Mustoe on Tottenham's impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester City, Man United's draw with Stoke and Arsenal's controversial late win at Burnely. Plus, a mid-season report card for the title contenders and a look at the English national team's future.